Venue / Accommodation
An Sanctoir, Ballydehob, West-Work:
The Centre and Surrounding Landscape
The Centre is a beautiful, light-filled octagonal building which was designed by local architect, Tony Cohu. Situated in the middle of our 30 acre holding, each window of the eight-sided form offers a different view of the surrounding landscape. When darkness falls, the triangular skylights provide a vista on the night sky. The ash floor, with its richness of wood and underfloor heating, invites you to sit comfortably on the earth. The octagonal hall, reception area and utility wing are all wheelchair accessible.
The landscape here is diverse and inviting, with rocky, gorse-covered outcroppings giving way to open meadows which are themselves bordered by woods, the Bawnaknockane river and a fast stream that used to serve a corn mill. As you wander, you are likely to come across altars, groves and unusual works of art created by people who have gone before and been inspired into this deep relating with the land. Walking on the land here, you cannot help but be touched by its peaceful and tranquil nature, a testament to the care and respect with which it is stewarded.
For more information visit: www.ansactoir.ie
Accommodation
There is a variety of accommodation available nearby.
Please arrange your own accommodation according to your choice.
Accommodation List
At An Sanctoir you can find Dan Gray’s B&B: 028 – 37834
He has 2 Double rooms, 3 Singles rooms and a Dormitory.
BALLYDEHOB:
B&Bs:
Mrs. Katherine Hermle, Kilbronogue, Ballydehob 028 – 37805
Mrs. Christine Hickey, An Carraig Ard 028 – 37000 / 087 267 3141
Leita Camier, Gortnagrough Farmhouse 028 – 37274 / 086 356 3681
Mrs. Anne Vaughan, Lynnwood, Schull Rd 028 – 37124
Mrs. O’Sullivan, The Old Crossing, Shanavagh 028 – 37148
Mrs. Feeley, Rosehill, Ballydehob 028 – 37188
Self Catering Accommodation :
Mrs. Sadie Sweetnam, Corrovolley, Ballydehob (028) 38269
Mrs. Katherine Hermle, Kilbronogue, Ballydehob (028) 37805
Hostels:
12 Arch Hostel, Celine (028) 37232 Hostel is now closed but occasionally opens for large bookings.
SCHULL:
B&Bs:
Mrs. Mary Mc Farlane, Hillside, Schull (028) 28248
Martin and Susan Malone, “Glencairn”, Ardmanagh Drive, Schull (028) 28007
Nancy Brosnan, Stanley House, Schull (028) 28425
Hotels:
Corthna Lodge Country House, Schull (028) 28517
Bantry
Hotels:
West Lodge Hotel (027) 28517
Please Note: Most of the B & Bs are open only from Easter to Sept/Oct.